One scoop or two? from "His Kindness Year Round"

Rules.  Laws.  Regulations.  We all have them.  We all need them.  But, some people have two different ‘scoops’ and yet only offer you one scoop while they take the other.

Hmmm . . . . let me further explain.  We have a variety of relationships:  familial, professional, personal, social, spiritual, etc.  I’ve discovered there are many people who have two sets of rule books.  One rule book, or standard, is for themselves – what they are suppose to do and how they are suppose to act and react and how they are suppose to treat others.  And then, they have another rule book, or standard, for everyone else.  This second rule book is very different from the one they have for themselves; oftentimes, it’s the complete opposite of the standard they have for themselves. If perhaps, they decide to participate in a certain activity, it’s acceptable. Then again, if you choose to do the same thing, it’s a no-no.  Ah, ha, two “scoops” or double standards – one scoop for me and a separate one for you. 

Be cautious with someone who operates with double standards.  Some times more is not better.

One thing you can always be sure of:  God has one set of standards for His followers.  That will not change.  One set of standards is compiled into His Word, the Bible.  He gives us all the same guidebook from which to study.  We don’t have to wonder what the Heavenly Father expects from us.  We don’t have to be in question of the consequences of our actions.  We don’t have to explore where we shall spend eternity or Who we will spend it with.

2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.  It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.”

The answers are provided in His Word, with help from the Holy Spirit.  I'm very grateful we serve a living God who remains the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! 

2 Timothy 2:13 “If we are unfaithful, He is faithful, for He cannot deny Who He is.”

Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.”

Prayerfully, your sister in Him,

Robin